One of the carved bears in City Park “stands” and basks in the early afternoon sun near the park entrance recently. (Photo by Art Smith)

One of the carved bears in City Park “stands” and basks in the early afternoon sun near the park entrance recently. If you have a recent photo that showcases the beauty of the Mid-Ohio Valley, submit it to Art Smith at asmith@newsandsentinel.com for possible inclusion on this page. See more photos at instagram.com/parkersburg.news.and.sentinel. (Photo by Art Smith)